I experienced blurred vision in my right eye, because my left eye has almost nil vision due to an untreated squint when I was a child. I was very concerned. I visited my GP who referred me to my optician. In the meantime I was prescribed a medication by my GP (Linden Hall Surgery, Dr Harwood and Dr Kinman).

Then TRAQS rang which led to an urgent appointment at Shrewsbury eye department. On examination it was discovered I had had a stroke behind my eye.

Two of the arteries had also narrowed. I will be having an artery scan. Dr Kindman requested an appointment at Shrewsbury. I can’t thank her enough.

Thank you for your comments regarding the doctor in the ophthalmology department at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, which I will forward on to the ophthalmology matron. Di Davis Patient Advice and Liaison Service Co-Ordinator Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust